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Trip from Bristol, PA to Oakdale, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 21m

Distance

331.6 mi

534 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 9m ★
6 AM
6h 21m
8 AM
6h 46m
10 AM
6h 30m
12 PM
6h 27m
3 PM
6h 31m
5 PM
6h 45m
8 PM
6h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Bristol, PA

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Downtown Oakdale, PA, PA

Oakdale, PA

Jack Pace

Trip Overview

The drive from Bristol, PA to Oakdale, PA covers 331.6 miles and takes about 6h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Washington Street, Wood Street, Jefferson Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.98 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

165.8 miles from Bristol, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 10m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Washington Street
Wood Street
Jefferson Avenue
Beaver Street
Bristol Pike
Pennsylvania Turnpike
I 95 South
I 376 West

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Washington Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, PA and Oakdale, PA.

1

Start on the route

157 ft · 14 sec · the route
2

Turn right onto Washington Street

505 ft · 28 sec · Washington Street
3

Turn left onto Wood Street

0.1 mi · 38 sec · Wood Street
4

Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
5

At the end of the road, turn right onto Beaver Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Beaver Street
6

Turn slight right onto Bristol Pike

0.7 mi · 1 min · Bristol Pike
7

Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

0.6 mi · 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
8

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
9

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

1.2 mi · 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
10

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

301 mi · 5 hr 28 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
11

Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

0.6 mi · 2 min · I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
12

Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

0.2 mi · 23 sec · US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
13

Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

354 ft · 9 sec · I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
14

Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

19 mi · 26 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
15

Take the exit slight right toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg

0.2 mi · 32 sec · PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg
16

Keep slight right to continue on Carnegie

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Carnegie
17

Continue on Jane Street

443 ft · 17 sec · Jane Street
18

Continue on Mansfield Boulevard

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Mansfield Boulevard
19

Continue on West Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
20

Continue on Noblestown Road

3.3 mi · 5 min · Noblestown Road
21

Turn left onto Nike Site Road

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Nike Site Road
22

Turn right onto Gregg Station Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Gregg Station Road
23

Turn left onto Noblestown Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Noblestown Road
24

Turn right

75 ft · 6 sec
25

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 165.8 miles from Bristol, PA, or about 3h 10m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 73 miles or 1h 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 165.8 miles or 3h 10m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakdale, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bristol, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bristol, PA

This is one driving day of about 331.6 miles and 6h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Bristol, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Hancock, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

166 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

North Bel Air, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 165.8 miles from Bristol, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$54.98 one way

$109.95 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 116 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $60.21 $120.42
premium $4.93 $64.31 $128.62
diesel $5.61 $73.21 $146.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$55

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$80–$105

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 116 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 99.5 1 $34.82 $15.92
Efficient EV 82.9 0 $29.02 $13.26
EV Truck/SUV 132.6 1 $46.42 $21.22

Gas CO2

116 kg

EV CO2

39 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bristol, PA

Afternoon in Bristol on Saturday

Local time

1:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oakdale, PA

Afternoon in Oakdale on Saturday

Local time

1:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

54°F

Hancock, MD

166 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 21m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

331.6 mi in 6h 21m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Washington Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 21m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bristol, PA to Oakdale, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 21m. Total distance: 331.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 21m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Oakdale, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bristol, PA to Oakdale, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.4 hours each way, a round trip means 12.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Oakdale, PA before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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